Any CP'ers with the capability of reverse lookups?

["Bob" Dobbs]

My girlfriend and I have been getting a shit-ton of texts for the last couple of months from some random guy (who has apparently been crushing on her for quite a while) and we are sick of it. I know in the past the Planet has had some pretty good sleuths. I won't supply the number in the OP, but it's getting to the point of ridiculousness. So, I'm calling upon the power of the Planet! (at the VERY least, a couple thousand text bombs from various numbers should provide good entertainment). I would just call the guy, but that's probably exactly what he wants. Ideas?

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by scott free

The one thing to remember while plotting this hilarity, is that if this guy is genuinely unhinged in some way, playing little games might make things worse.

Go to the cops, man.

What fun is that for us?

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by scott free

The one thing to remember while plotting this hilarity, is that if this guy is genuinely unhinged in some way, playing little games might make things worse.

Go to the cops, man.

And complaining about harassment while harassing is a dick move and would be as big as a violation of FCC law as what's happening

[AustinChief]

Do the whole process of elimination logic puzzle thing... Have her wear something outrageous on the way to work but not actually in the office then see if it garners any comments. If not then reverse it the next day and keep applying the technique until you have narrowed down the time/place of when she is being observed.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

Could be someone that knows you both, that's how she/they knew you didn't really break up. Dudes don't care/notice when a girl comes to work upset, that's chick shit.

Very true but that angsty douche that's been eyeballing your woman for quite some time might pick up on something like that.

Originally Posted by KC native

As someone who has quite a few international friends, there are quite a few people who have an easier time writing English than speaking especially if they are formally educated in the language (I can read/write Spanish much better than my ability to speak it for example).

This is also true. I can read Spanish very well, write it so-so, but can only speak it at the most rudimentary level.

[Cornstock]

Whats the Iowa area code at least? you can leave of the last 4 digits

["Bob" Dobbs]

Originally Posted by Cornstock

Whats the Iowa area code at least? you can leave of the last 4 digits

641-316-xxxx

["Bob" Dobbs]

Lots of good ideas here. I'm gonna show her this thread tonight and see what SHE wants to do about it. She's the one who's freaking out a bit, but not enough to go to the cops.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by "Bob" Dobbs

Lots of good ideas here. I'm gonna show her this thread tonight and see what SHE wants to do about it. She's the one who's freaking out a bit, but not enough to go to the cops.

And she can't tell who it is? Do you respond to the texts or just ignore them?

["Bob" Dobbs]

Originally Posted by Cornstock

Whats the Iowa area code at least? you can leave of the last 4 digits

Originally Posted by "Bob" Dobbs

641-316-xxxx

...but is currently in Independence KS.

["Bob" Dobbs]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

And she can't tell who it is? Do you respond to the texts or just ignore them?

She honestly has no clue. She DOES get hit on a lot, but this is at a weird creepy level. Generally we ignore them but I have poked the bear back from time to time.

[beach tribe]

[Nirvana58]

$10 on its her boss.

[Donger]

K.S.A. § 21-6206. Harassment by telephone. (2011)

(a) Harassment by telecommunication device is the use of:

(1) A telecommunications device to:

(A) Knowingly make or transmit any comment, request, suggestion , proposal, image or text which is obscene, lewd, lascivious or indecent;

(B) make or transmit a call, whether or not conversation ensues, with intent to abuse, threaten or harass any person at the receiving end;

(C) make or transmit any comment, request, suggestion, proposal, image or text with intent to abuse, threaten or harass any person at the receiving end;

(D) make or cause a telecommunications device to repeatedly ring or activate with intent to harass any person at the receiving end;

(E) knowingly play any recording on a telephone, except recordings such as weather information or sports information when the number thereof is dialed, unless the person or group playing the recording shall be identified and state that it is a recording; or

(F) knowingly permit any telecommunications device under one's control to be used in violation of this paragraph.

(2) Telefacsimile communication to send or transmit such communication to a court in the state of Kansas for a use other than court business, with no requirement of culpable mental state.

(b) Harassment by telecommunication device is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.

(c) Every telephone directory published for distribution to members of the general public shall contain a notice setting forth a summary of the provisions of this section. Such notice shall be printed in type which is no smaller than any other type on the same page and shall be preceded by the word "WARNING."

(d) As used in this section, telecommunications device includes telephones, cellular telephones, telefacsimile machines and any other electronic device which makes use of an electronic communication service, as defined in K.S.A. 22-2514, and amendments thereto.

(e) An offender who violates the provisions of this section may also be prosecuted for, convicted of, and punished for any other offense in K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 21-5508, 21-5509, 21-5510 or 21-6401.

K.S.A. § 60-31a06 Orders; time periods; amendments; costs. (2012)
(a) The court may issue a protection from stalking order granting any of the following orders:

(1) Restraining the defendant from following, harassing, telephoning, contacting or otherwise communicating with the victim. Such order shall contain a statement that if such order is violated such violation may constitute stalking as defined in K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 21-5427, and amendments thereto, and violation of a protective order as defined in K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 21-5924, and amendments thereto.

(2) Restraining the defendant from abusing, molesting or interfering with the privacy rights of the victim. Such order shall contain a statement that if such order is violated, such violation may constitute stalking as defined in K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 21-5427, and amendments thereto, assault as defined in subsection (a) of K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 21-5412, and amendments thereto, battery as defined in subsection (a) of K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 21-5413, and amendments thereto, and violation of a protective order as defined in K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 21-5924, and amendments thereto.

(3) Restraining the defendant from entering upon or in the victim's residence or the immediate vicinity thereof. Such order shall contain a statement that if such order is violated, such violation shall constitute criminal trespass as defined in subsection (a)(1)(C) of K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 21-5808, and amendments thereto, and violation of a protective order as defined in K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 21-5924, and amendments thereto.

(4) Any other order deemed necessary by the court to carry out the provisions of this act.

(b) A protection from stalking order shall remain in effect until modified or dismissed by the court and shall be for a fixed period of time not to exceed one year except as provided in subsection (c) and (d).

(c) Upon motion of the plaintiff the court may extend the order for an additional year.

(d) Upon verified motion of the plaintiff and after the defendant has been personally served with a copy of the motion and has had an opportunity to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses at a hearing on the motion, if the court determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant has violated a valid protection order or (A) has previously violated a valid protection order, or (B) has been convicted of a person felony or any conspiracy, criminal solicitation or attempt thereof, under the laws of Kansas or the laws of any other jurisdiction which are substantially similar to such person felony, committed against the plaintiff or any member of the plaintiff's household, the court shall extend a protective order for not less than two additional years and up to a period of time not to exceed the lifetime of the defendant. No service fee shall be required for a motion filed pursuant to this subsection.

(e) The court may amend its order at any time upon motion filed by either party.

(f) The court shall assess costs against the defendant and may award attorney fees to the victim in any case in which the court issues a protection from stalking order pursuant to this act. The court may award attorney fees to the defendant in any case where the court finds that the petition to seek relief pursuant to this act is without merit.

(g) A no contact or restraining provision in a protective order issued pursuant to this section shall not be construed to prevent:

(1) Contact between the attorneys representing the parties;

(2) a party from appearing at a scheduled court or administrative hearing; or

(3) a defendant or defendant's attorney from sending the plaintiff copies of any legal pleadings filed in court relating to civil or criminal matters presently relevant to the plaintiff.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by "Bob" Dobbs

Lots of good ideas here. I'm gonna show her this thread tonight and see what SHE wants to do about it. She's the one who's freaking out a bit, but not enough to go to the cops.

Wait until she sees that you gave out her bra size...

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by "Bob" Dobbs

Lots of good ideas here. I'm gonna show her this thread tonight and see what SHE wants to do about it. She's the one who's freaking out a bit, but not enough to go to the cops.

Good luck.

Make sure she pays special attention to post #6.